Virginia Department of Transportation Urges Drivers to Reduce Speeds in Work Zones
Every year, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the transportation construction industry participate in National Work Zone Awareness Week.
In 2009, the program is scheduled for the week of April 6-10.
The theme for this year, which is the 10th year of the program, is “Drive To Survive, Our Future Is Riding On It.”
More than 40,000 people are injured each year as a result of motor vehicle crashes in work zones.
In just Virginia, seven people died in work zone crashes on state-maintained roadways in 2008.
Drivers are encouraged to follow these simple rules when driving through a work zone:
- Slow down
- Stay alert for changing conditions
- Avoid distractions, such as text messaging or talking on the phone
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance (VTCA) are especially encouraging young drivers (16-30) to be aware of Work Safety Zones as approximately 1/3 of these drivers are involved in work-zone crashes.
By providing messages and materials to area colleges and universities, VDOT and VTCA hope to remind students of the challenges of driving in work zones and encourage safe driving habits.
WE all need safe and well maintained roads, so let’s be extra careful when we see work zone signs and highway workers!
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